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Concept

native american language education

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248

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103

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Native american language education is a field of research and practice dedicated to the teaching, learning, and revitalization of Indigenous languages of the Americas. This academic concept investigates the pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, language policies, and socio-cultural contexts surrounding language transmission efforts, particularly focusing on community-based initiatives and the challenges of linguistic endangerment. Key characteristics include a strong emphasis on cultural relevance, intergenerational learning, and the role of language in identity and sovereignty, highlighting its critical significance for cultural preservation, decolonization, and the maintenance of global linguistic diversity.

Top Authors

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TL

University of Arizona

LJ

University of Arizona

NH

University of Pennsylvania

BS

Bar-Ilan University

TK

University of Pittsburgh

Top Institutions

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University of Arizona

Tucson, United States

Arizona State University

Tempe, United States

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, United States

University of Colorado System

Boulder, United States

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, United States